The Day 'Detola met a Dragon

I never believed it would happen in my lifetime  

Yass!!! I finally met a real life "Dragon" ...  

I mean of the "Dragon Den" kind.  

Been a long time coming as I won Theo Paphitis's Small Business Award back in Sep 2016. Finally made it to Birmingham last week Friday to pick up my award in person.  

Was also glad to part of this year's "Small Business Sunday's" 10th Anniversary event. 

Oh what a day Mr Paphitis put on for us SBS winners. So insightful. 

Thanks Funke for being my forever "wing-woman" all the way from Canada!  

(Will share more images later).

Wonder why it took me over 3 years to attend this awesome event?

Definitely back next year!

Summer Sale ends today: 25% off discount code SUMMER25

Last chance to get your hands on that Detola & Geek African inspired lampshade. With 25% off who doesn't love a Summer bargain

Just thought I'd share with you how you can style your homes with my lampshades & other decor.

And it's not just lampshades that are made & sold (my bad). Detola and Geek also makes cushions, wall decor, candle holders, coasters, pouches, totes. cards etc. 

To grab your favourite Detola & Geek statement piece (some are OOAK / last ones left).

Website 

(Use code SUMMER25)

Etsy Shop

(No code needed)

You can also follow us on

Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest

Detola and Geek's Flash Valentine's Sale

Detola and Geek has a flash sale on at the moment. This is my way of spreading love, doing it my way. The sale is off the back of this week's valentine's day celebrations. Detola & Geek just wants to show appreciation and spread love. I have had lovely customers, followers/likers on my social media as well as 5 star reviews.

My Detola & Geek African inspired handmade products are a quick & easy way to inject splashes of colour into your spaces.

Quite functional & very trendy too. These vibrant designs always get the conversation started. Right!

All my products are handcrafted in a smoke free & pet free home studio.

I have loads more online. Different african wax print inspired patterns and colours. There something, am sure, that suits everyone online. If not you can place a custom order request. Just send me a message via my Contact Page on Detola & Geek's website.

SALE ENDS TOMORROW SUNDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2018.

To browse and order online:

Website 
(use code SPREADLOVE at checkout)

Etsy Shop
(no code needed)

Happy Holidays 2017, 25% off Sale now on!!

A quick heads up, my Detola and Geek holiday sale is now on in full swing.  Grab a bargain or 2 while you can.

Spend atleast £40 or more and grab a big fat 25% (a quarter) off your entire order. This discount DOES NOT extend to craft kits, already reduced/clearance items and Gift sets.

My Detola & Geek African inspired handmade products are a quick & easy way to inject splashes of colour into your spaces.

Quite functional while being very trendy at the same time. These vibrant designs always get the conversation started. Right?

I also make handcrafted small gifts like candle / tea light holders. drink coasters, totes, pouches, Christmas & greeting cards etc.

You know what why don't you just hop on over to Detola & Geek online shops and have a browse. There might just be something you've been looking for. Get all your Christmas gifts online shopping done in one place 

Click on the link below which will take you to my website & Etsy Shop:

Website:

http://www.detolaandgeek.com/

Etsy Shop:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/detolaandgeek

Best Home Decor Award 2016 by Afro Retro Magazine

So it's happened! Again. Just before the curtains closed on the year 2016, Detola and Geek won another prestigious award. Lost for words to say the least.

Adding the "AFRO RETRO BEST HOME DECOR BRAND AWARD 2016" to the list of multiple awards. Thanks so much Retro Afro magazine for the recognition.

This is what you call the ultimate "Friday Feeling" as I am so chuffed, grateful, inspired, motivated! Right now!

You can find out all about the awards here Afro Retro Magazine Best African Brands Awards 2016.

The only way is up for Detola & Geek  😁😍🙌💃🎉🎉🎉

Open an Etsy shop: 40 Free Listings

Are you a designer / maker / crafter with no online shop yet?

Taking that first step seems so daunting?

Have you been toying with the idea of opening an Etsy shop?

To start showcasing your creative talent online?

Why not start off with 40 free Etsy Listings.  Basically costing you nothing to open your own Etsy shop. So you an really start listing your first 40 items without paying any listing fees. Not a dime ;-)

So there's no stopping you know.

Go on you know you wanna.

This is the perfect Motivation Monday if you ask me.

Find me elsewhere:

Website: http://detolaandgeek.bigcartel.com

Etsy Shop: http://www.DetolaAndGeek.etsy.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/detolaandgeek

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DetolaAndGeek

Twitter: http://twitter.com/DetolaAndGeek

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/DetolaAndGeek

Blog: http://detolaandgeek.blogspot.co.uk

Tumblr: http://www.detolaandgeek.tumblr.com

Detola and Geek on the road: Autumn Crafty Fox Market, Dogstar, Brixton

Detola and Geek will be selling in person at this "Crafty Fox Market". So delighted as it will be our first time!

This special handmade market will be part of the 'Brixton Design Trail' during the London Design Festival. 

3 floors full of many wonderful handmade designer/makers, craft workshops & pop up tea room as well as music (of course).

DATE: Sunday 18th September 2016

TIME: 11am - 5pm

PLACE: The Dogstar, 389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW9 8LQ

ENTRY: Free of Charge

More info here: http://www.craftyfoxmarket.co.uk/brixton-18-sept-2016

Be there or be square!

Handmade Teachers Gift by Detola & Geek

Looking for that unique ‪‎Teacher gift‬, I have small handmade ‪‎Keepsake gifts‬. ‪

Detola and Geek‬ is to the rescue. You can always count on me :-)

I have online (& can custom make to order) Zipper Pouches, Tote Bags, Make Up Bags / Cosmetic Purses, Fabric Bookmarks, Drink Coasters, Tealight holders / candle votives, Gift Cards/Vouchers.

Also, if there is other fabric that you would like me to use please contact me first with a link to the item which has the fabric you are interested in.

If you need gift wrapping & a personal short note included, please send me a message via inbox or my Folksy shop.

Items are ready to post too (If stock / products run out & have to make more, will take between 1-2 days to send out).

Online shops:

Etsy Shop: http://www.DetolaAndGeek.etsy.com
Folksy Shop: http://www.DetolaAndGeek.folksy.com

Connect socially with me :
Instagram: http://instagram.com/detolaandgeek
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DetolaAndGeek
Twitter: http://twitter.com/DetolaAndGeek
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/DetolaAndGeek
Blog: http://detolaandgeek.blogspot.co.uk

Lampshade Making Workshop hosted by Detola & Geek

Spaces are filling up for my first lampshade making workshop at the Makers Cabin in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. 

Date: Tuesday 24th May 2016

Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm

It'll be fun & relaxed with absolutely no sewing involved. There's homemade cake and drinks too!

For more info & to book your space or two, click here: Detola & Geek's Facebook page